Alabama News Network Adds Two New Channels
Alabama News Network is happy to announce that we've added two new channels to our over-the-air lineup on WAKA. The first is called True Crime Network, which can be seen on 8.5 using…
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White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx Visits Alabama, Meets with Gov. Ivey
White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx, was in Alabama Thursday. She visited Governor Kay Ivey in the morning then hosted a round table discussion with community and state health…
MAPCO Offering FREE Coffee to Customers on September 29
On Tuesday, September 29, all MAPCO location will be providing customers with a FREE 16-ounce cup of coffee. MAPCO wants customers to get into the fall spirit by trying one of their new seasonal flavors. Some of thew flavors are:…
Governor Ivey Awards $35 Million in CARES Act Funds for Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers Grant Program
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to establish the Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response Providers grant program. The grants will support providers who have been financially…
Alabama State Nurses Association Elects First Black President
The Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA) has inducted Lindsey Harris, DNP, FNP-BC to be the organization’s president. She becomes the first person of color to hold the position in the organization's 107 year existence. “This is truly an honor and…
Alabama Company to Make Airfield Bomb-clearing Vehicle
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama company has a contract worth nearly $40 million for mine-resistant, laser-equipped vehicles to disarm unexploded bombs and mines at a distance on airfields. The vehicles also have extendable arms to move debris. The Pentagon's…
COVID-19 Crisis Transforms Annual Central Alabama Fair into Fall Festival in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has caused some major changes to the annual Central Alabama Fair in Selma. And as a result, organizers have even changed the name of this year's event. Fair…
Three Men Arrested in Armed Robbery at AUM
Montgomery police have arrested three men in connection to armed robbery on the campus on Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Cpl. Earnestina McGriff says 19-year old Kesean Quarles, 19-year-old Kashton Calloway, and 21-year-od Jeremy Calhoun are charged with first degree…
Dreamland BBQ in Downtown Montgomery Temporarily Closes
Dreamland BBQ in downtown Montgomery is closing its doors, temporarily. Officials say they plan to re-open in March with hopes that people will be traveling more. Management says the restaurants profits have…
Auburn University Asking Fans Not to Roll Toomer's Trees This Season
Auburn University officials are asking fans not to roll the trees at Toomer's Corner this season. Officials say while the two Auburn Oaks planted in 2017 and 10 descendant trees in Samford…
Grand jury indicts 1 police officer in Breonna Taylor death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday indicted a single police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments but did not move forward with charges against any officers for their role in Breonna Taylor’s death. A grand jury…
Feud Between Selma Activist and District Attorney Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The public feud between Selma activist Faya Rose -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- takes a new turn. Now former state senator Hank Sanders has joined…
Montgomery Police Involved in Pursuit, Suspect Crashes at Intersection of Court Street and Southern Boulevard
On Tuesday, September 22, around 3:45pm, Montgomery police attempted to make a traffic stop on the Southern Boulevard. When attempting to make the stop, the drive took off a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended with the suspect crashing at the…
Montgomery Criminal Trials By Jury Set to Resume in November
In March the Chief Justice of Alabama suspended all trials by jury due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now with a better idea of coronavirus numbers, and guidelines to slow the spread,…
Montgomery Police Continue to Search for Answers in Murder of ASU Student
Montgomery police are still searching for answers in the murder of Alabama State University student Adam Dowdell Jr. Dowdell was reported missing and last seen on September 8 before being found dead on September 14. Ivry Hall, 20, of Chicago,…
What to do with Old Alabama Prisons?
A panel will consider what to do with Alabama's existing prisons as the state moves forward with plans for three new, privately built facilities. Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Tuesday she's forming a 15-member commission to evaluate the state's prisons.…
Labor Day Not Yet Leading to COVID-19 Rise in Alabama
It's been two weeks since the Labor Day holiday and the coronavirus numbers still aren't in. The delay has health officials cautiously optimistic that the state is making progress in the pandemic. New cases are being confirmed daily and about…
Goodwyn Middle School Honors Local Veterans with National Constitution Day Drive-Thru Event
Goodwyn Middle School celebrated National Constitution Day a little different this year. The school held a drive-thru event Tuesday honoring local veterans. The event originally scheduled for September 17, was rescheduled…
Auburn Man Charged in August Theft of Property Investigation
Auburn police charged 34-year-old Arthur Lewis Bailey with first degree theft of property on Friday, September 19. The arrest stems from a theft report on August 16. The arrest occurred in the 3200 block of Lee Road 10 in Auburn.…
Air Force Football Team Honoring Tuskegee Airmen with Special Edition Uniforms
The Air Force football team will honor the Tuskegee Airmen with the 2020 edition of the Air Power Legacy Series uniform. The Falcons will debut the special uniform for the…
Elmore County Superintendent: 'Budget Looking Positive for 2021 School Year'
The Elmore County Board of Education held one of two scheduled budget hearings Tuesday night. Superintendent Richard Dennis says the numbers for the 2021 school year look positive. Dennis also praised…
Kevin Hart Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kevin Hart is bringing more of his funny back to SiriusXM. The satellite radio company announced on Tuesday a new multi-platform deal with Hart and his comedy network Laugh Out Loud. The superstar comedian-actor will host…
Political Ad Sparks High Profile Public Feud in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney and activist Faya Rose Toure -- and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson -- are publicly feuding over a political ad. Toure and Jackson…
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard Asks for Reduced Prison Sentence
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard is asking for a reduced prison sentence. Hubbard's lawyers say…
Auburn Man Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Making False Statements to FBI Over ISIS Involvement
On Thursday, September 17, Nayef Amjad Qashou, 26, of Auburn, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for making false statements to the FBI during a terrorism investigation, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and FBI Special Agent…
